New York, NY
For Black-and-White Cookies in New York, the local food press points to Russ & Daughters, William Greenberg Desserts, and Zabar's. Picks from Gothamist, updated April 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Gothamist. Updated April 2026.
Russ & Daughters · Lower East Side
Gothamist's #1-ranked black and white cookie in NYC — big, balanced, and a bargain.
William Greenberg Desserts · Upper East Side
Gothamist's #2 pick in the ranked NYC black & white cookie guide — the Madison Avenue classic.
Zabar's · Upper West Side
Gothamist's #3 — the UWS appetizing counter version in the ranked NYC cookie guide.
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